2009/2010 Parent Survey
1. My student's grade level is
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6th grade
43.8%21
7th grade
18.8%9
8th grade
25.0%12
9th grade
16.7%8
10th grade
6.3%3
Multiple grades
6.3%3
2. Think about the school as you read each statement below.
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1.The school has a clearly defined purpose and mission4.0% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)16.0% (8)46.0% (23)34.0% (17)4.0250
2.I have a clear understanding of what the school is trying to accomplish.4.0% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)22.0% (11)56.0% (28)18.0% (9)3.8050
3.I support the goals of the school.0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)7.8% (4)52.9% (27)39.2% (20)4.3151
4.The school’s primary emphasis is improving student learning.0.0% (0)2.0% (1)7.8% (4)3.9% (2)52.9% (27)33.3% (17)4.0851
5.The school communicates its goals effectively to families and the community.0.0% (0)5.9% (3)11.8% (6)25.5% (13)43.1% (22)13.7% (7)3.4751
6.All students in the school are expected to meet high standards.3.9% (2)5.9% (3)9.8% (5)19.6% (10)23.5% (12)37.3% (19)3.6551
7.My child understands what needs to be learned.0.0% (0)2.0% (1)7.8% (4)21.6% (11)49.0% (25)19.6% (10)3.7651
8.School work is meaningful and made relevant.0.0% (0)0.0% (0)15.7% (8)19.6% (10)41.2% (21)23.5% (12)3.7351
9.Teachers do whatever it takes to help my child meet high academic standards.0.0% (0)3.9% (2)11.8% (6)15.7% (8)43.1% (22)25.5% (13)3.7551
10.Teachers make adjustments to meet individual student’s needs.3.9% (2)2.0% (1)13.7% (7)13.7% (7)25.5% (13)41.2% (21)3.7851
3. Think about the school as you read each statement below.
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11.Classes challenge students to think and solve problems.2.0% (1)0.0% (0)10.0% (5)12.0% (6)44.0% (22)32.0% (16)3.9250
12.Students receive detailed information about the quality of the work they do.2.0% (1)4.0% (2)4.0% (2)38.0% (19)40.0% (20)12.0% (6)3.4650
13.Teachers give students extra help if it is needed.6.0% (3)2.0% (1)10.0% (5)6.0% (3)44.0% (22)32.0% (16)3.7650
14.Grades are given in a fair manner.4.0% (2)2.0% (1)4.0% (2)10.0% (5)46.0% (23)34.0% (17)3.9450
15.Students respect those who are different from them.6.1% (3)4.1% (2)6.1% (3)20.4% (10)40.8% (20)22.4% (11)3.5349
16.The adults in the school show respect for all students.6.0% (3)0.0% (0)4.0% (2)16.0% (8)42.0% (21)32.0% (16)3.8450
17.Discipline problems are handled fairly.16.0% (8)2.0% (1)6.0% (3)8.0% (4)42.0% (21)26.0% (13)3.3650
18.School leaders act fairly and with integrity.10.0% (5)0.0% (0)4.0% (2)10.0% (5)36.0% (18)40.0% (20)3.8250
19.My child feels safe at school.0.0% (0)2.0% (1)2.0% (1)6.0% (3)40.0% (20)50.0% (25)4.3450
20.The school environment helps the learning process.0.0% (0)4.0% (2)8.0% (4)12.0% (6)42.0% (21)34.0% (17)3.9450
4. Think about the school as you read each statement below.
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21.School staff listen carefully when I express my opinions and concerns.3.9% (2)0.0% (0)7.8% (4)9.8% (5)39.2% (20)39.2% (20)3.9851
22.Teachers are constantly trying to become better teachers.15.7% (8)0.0% (0)7.8% (4)9.8% (5)41.2% (21)25.5% (13)3.3751
23.The teachers and other adults in my school show respect for each other.11.8% (6)0.0% (0)3.9% (2)5.9% (3)35.3% (18)43.1% (22)3.8251
24.School leaders show they care about all students.3.9% (2)0.0% (0)2.0% (1)13.7% (7)41.2% (21)39.2% (20)4.0651
25.The adults in the school work well together.16.0% (8)2.0% (1)2.0% (1)12.0% (6)36.0% (18)32.0% (16)3.4650
26.The school contacts the families of students who are struggling academically.29.4% (15)7.8% (4)3.9% (2)11.8% (6)27.5% (14)19.6% (10)2.5951
27.There is frequent, two-way communication between school staff and families.0.0% (0)12.0% (6)20.0% (10)18.0% (9)26.0% (13)24.0% (12)3.3050
28.I feel welcome when I visit the school.0.0% (0)0.0% (0)5.9% (3)7.8% (4)23.5% (12)62.7% (32)4.4351
29.The school works with many community organizations to support its students.15.7% (8)0.0% (0)3.9% (2)5.9% (3)52.9% (27)21.6% (11)3.4551
30.Many parents and adults from the community come and help at the school.29.4% (15)0.0% (0)3.9% (2)21.6% (11)29.4% (15)15.7% (8)2.6951
31.I am happy with our choice to attend Sandpoint Charter School.0.0% (0)2.0% (1)4.0% (2)6.0% (3)30.0% (15)58.0% (29)4.3850
32.My child’s experience here at SCS has improved since last year.38.8% (19)4.1% (2)4.1% (2)16.3% (8)14.3% (7)22.4% (11)2.3149
33.My experience here at SCS has improved since last year.42.0% (21)2.0% (1)4.0% (2)16.0% (8)12.0% (6)24.0% (12)2.2650
34.The communication between teachers, parents and students has improved since last year.46.0% (23)8.0% (4)6.0% (3)18.0% (9)8.0% (4)14.0% (7)1.7650
5. Please provide some background information about yourself (mark one box for each). A.Gender:
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Female
86.3%44
Male
15.7%8
6. B.Your race/ethnicity
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American Indian / Native Amer.  0.0%0
African American / Black 0.0%0
Multi-racial 0.0%0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0.0%0
Hispanic / Latino 0.0%0
White / Caucasian
100.0%50
Other 0.0%0
7. Number of children in this school:
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66.7%34
2
31.4%16
3
2.0%1
4 or more 0.0%0
8. Number of children under 18 living in your home
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1
23.5%12
2
43.1%22
3
25.5%13
4 or more
7.8%4
9. Relationship to children in the school:
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Parent
96.1%49
Relative
2.0%1
Guardian
3.9%2
Other 0.0%0
10. Main language spoken at home:
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English
100.0%51
Spanish 0.0%0
Other 0.0%0
11. Frequency of visits to the school:
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Never 0.0%0
Rarely
3.9%2
Sometimes
52.9%27
Often
39.2%20
Very Often
3.9%2
12. Provide any comments below or attach them to this survey. Thank you for sharing your views with us!
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